2016 DODGE DART trailer

length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on
both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert
the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
•The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de-
tection zones.
• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually
verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle
and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or
other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the
BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire
time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are
located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road
contamination so that the BSM system can function
properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where
the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum-
per stickers, bicycle racks, etc).
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light
located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an
audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume.
Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three
different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to
see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an
alert during these types of zone entries.
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•When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense is turned OFF, the DID will
display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE.
• Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not
to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
bumper.
•
Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system
OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.
are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/
bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system
misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the DID.
CAUTION!
•
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below
the sensors will not be detected when they are in
close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when
an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
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1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Temperature Gauge •The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
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Low Fuel Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Low Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain
on until fuel is added.
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with
severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop them ve-
hicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the
light turns off.
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▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo
Engine Only — DDCT) .................428
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And
2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) ...............439
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .446
▫ Operation .......................... .446
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........448
▫ Acceleration ........................ .448
▫ Traction ........................... .448
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............449
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................449
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................449
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .451
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .454
POWER STEERING .....................455
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .456
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .456
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............456
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............458
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............459
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................459
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............462
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........463
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........467
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...............467
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............468
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................504
▫ 1.4L Turbo Engine .....................504
▫ 2.0L And 2.4L Engine ...................505
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................505
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............506
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......506
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................507
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................507
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................508
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............509
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .509
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............509
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................512 ▫
Vehicle Certification Label ...............512
 TRAILER TOWING .....................514
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............514
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............517
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... .517
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............518
▫ Towing Requirements ..................519
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .525
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................527
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ............................ .527
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Shifting
Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
You should always use first gear when starting from a
standing position.
Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel
economy and performance, it should be upshifted as
listed in the recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the
vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily
loaded or pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift
speeds may not apply.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
All Engines Gear Selection 2 to 3 3 to 44 to 5 5 to 6
Accel. 24 (39)34 (55)47 (76) 56 (90)
Cruise 19 (31)27 (43)37 (60) 41 (66)
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•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift
the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe
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WARNING! (Continued)
practices that limit your response to changing traffic
or road conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second,
third, and fourth gears, direct fifth gear and overdrive
sixth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv-
ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or
while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick shift
control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further
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